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Birth of John Joseph Kelso - Mar 31, 1864

John Joseph Kelso was born at Dundalk, Ireland. While a reporter for the World and the Globe, Kelso saw the exploitation of children and animals firsthand. He founded the Toronto Humane Society in 1887 for the prevention of cruelty to children and animals. In 1888, Kelso established the Fresh Air Fund to provide excursions for needy children, and the Children's Aid Society in 1891. Kelso’s awe-inspiring legacy is largely responsible for child welfare reform throughout Canada.